Health – Historical Notes The following summaries are included herein for reference purposes. Private Acts of 1915, Chapter 590, authorized persons who had been assistant pharmacists for not less than ten consecutive years to conduct the business of druggists in … Continue reading →
Private Acts of 1967-68 Chapter 2 COMPILER’S NOTE: This act establishes the civil districts of Pickett County, which are not necessarily the same as county legislative body districts. SECTION 1. That the civil districts of Pickett County be and they … Continue reading →
Chancery Court SECTION 1. The Chancery Court of Pickett County shall have jurisdiction relating to the probate of wills and the administration of estates of every nature, including the estates of decedents and of wards under guardianships or conservatorships and … Continue reading →
Boundaries – Historical Notes The following is a summary of acts that authorized boundary changes for Pickett County. Acts of 1885, Chapter 117, changed the boundary between Overton and Pickett Counties to include in Overton all of the tract … Continue reading →
Public Acts of 1883, Chapter 122 SECTION 1. That the county line between Clay and Pickett county be so changed as to include the lands of F. M. Taylor and the lands of the Taylor heirs, to wit: Commencing on … Continue reading →
Public Acts of 1879, Chapter 34 SECTION 1. That a new county is hereby established to be composed of portions taken from Overton and Fentress Counties, to be known and designated by the name of Pickett. SECTION 2. That the … Continue reading →
Bond Issues — Historical Notes A listing of the acts which authorized various bond issues for Pickett County is included below for reference purposes, although these acts are no longer current. Buildings – Memorials Acts of 1883, Chapter 141, authorized … Continue reading →
Private Acts of 1955, Chapter 30 SECTION 1. That there shall be a closed season upon red foxes at all times, and that red foxes may be chased with dogs at any time of the year except during such periods … Continue reading →
Private Acts of 2005 Chapter 38 SECTION 1. Pursuant to Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 5-6-101, the title of “county mayor” in Pickett County shall be redesignated as “county executive”. SECTION 2. This act shall have no effect unless it is … Continue reading →
Originally posted on-line by Dan Gibson (no date) DESCENDANTS OF JOHN and SARAH WILLOUGHBY The Willoughby name can be traced back to the 12th Century in England. Willoughby in Old English meant “by the willow tree farm”. GENERATION 1 1. … Continue reading →
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